Biola University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

60.1%

Acceptance Rate

3,390

Undergrads

$28,101

Net Price / Year

68.8%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Biola University

Biola University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in La Mirada, CA. The school enrolls approximately 5,434 students. With an acceptance rate of 60.1%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 5,434

Men 2,533

Women 2,901

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 26.0%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 84%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

60.1%

Acceptance Rate

3,781

Applications

836

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

600

700

SAT Math

560

670

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	3,781	2,811	836	74.3%
2022	4,224	2,392	706	56.6%
2020	4,324	2,784	715	64.4%
2018	3,792	2,786	866	73.5%
2016	4,393	2,849	872	64.9%

Costs & Financial Aid

$28,101

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

26.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

68.8%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	137	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	94	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	59	N/A	N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.	56	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	54	N/A	N/A
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.	49	N/A	N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.	42	N/A	N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.	38	N/A	N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.	36	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	35	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	35	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	35	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	33	N/A	N/A
Religious Education.	32	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	31	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	30	N/A	N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.	29	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	27	N/A	N/A
Journalism.	27	N/A	N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.	26	N/A	N/A
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other.	25	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	25	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	24	N/A	N/A
Music.	24	N/A	N/A
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.	24	N/A	N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.	24	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	20	N/A	N/A
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other.	19	N/A	N/A
Business/Commerce, General.	18	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	18	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	17	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	17	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	16	N/A	N/A
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.	15	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	15	N/A	N/A
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.	15	N/A	N/A
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.	14	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	13	N/A	N/A
History.	12	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	12	N/A	N/A
Religious Education.	10	N/A	N/A
Engineering Physics.	9	N/A	N/A
Religious/Sacred Music.	9	N/A	N/A
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education.	9	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	8	N/A	N/A
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.	8	N/A	N/A
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.	7	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	6	N/A	N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.	6	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	6	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$10,799,971

Total Athletics Expenses

$11,116,985

Total Athletics Revenue

368

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Basketball	Coed	32	$1,725,777	$1,838,833	N/A
Soccer	Coed	63	$1,308,400	$1,345,184	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	88	$1,234,183	$1,256,571	N/A
Water Polo	Coed	50	$945,295	$971,349	N/A
Swimming and Diving (combined)	Coed	54	$717,795	$717,795	N/A
Baseball	Men	43	$664,008	$749,274	N/A
Volleyball	Women	20	$644,115	$660,559	N/A
Softball	Women	22	$614,096	$620,428	N/A
Tennis	Coed	21	$605,191	$605,191	N/A
Golf	Women	12	$383,699	$394,389	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Burglary	18
Motor Vehicle Theft	14
Fondling	10
Rape	4
Aggravated Assault	1
Robbery	1